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Lightbender Animation Software

Rig animation,
hand drawn quality

Together with studio Kalio animation, I set out to optimize 2D animation production by building our own software.

Our goal was to modernize the workflow, enabling the team to create high-end, long-form 2D character animation with greater efficiency.

 

Built from the ground up with a first-principles approach, the software streamlines the entire process—offering innovative solutions for drawing, rigging, and keyframe-based 2D animation.

How we make digital cutout look like frame-by-frame animation .

The problem
Digital cutout animation is an efficient technique, but converting 2D shapes into posable character rigs is a complex process that often sacrifices the quality and fluidity of hand-drawn animation. While several existing programs offer 360-degree turnaround rigs, they come with inherent limitations and cumbersome workflows that can hinder creativity.

Our solution
With Lightbender, we prioritize intuitive control, freeing artists from rigid transformation hierarchies. Our software empowers animators with full control over vector-based 2.5D rigs that can be rotated in perspective. The tools are designed to make posing, animating, and adjusting shapes feel natural—allowing artists to focus on animation, instead of battling the rig.

Key features

Intuitive editing

Non-destructive, WYSIWYG editing tools empowering animators to quickly refine poses while the control rig adapts.

2.5D rigs

Optimized for the creation, driving- and animating of perspective turntable rigs.
 

  1. We removed the need for complex transformation hierarchies.
  2. Made it easy to add, adjust- and reorder shapes.
  3. Reduced amount of clicks and UI overhead required
  4. Simplified masking and patching tasks.
  5. Simplified the rigging process.
  6. Ensured direct editebilty of shapes and poses at every stage
  7. Introduced an efficient tool-assisted workflow for producing turnarounds.

Lightbender used in productions

Valheim Ashlands

(2024) Game trailer animated by studio Brikk

Kalio Animation assisted with digital cleanup on a number of shots using Lightbender.

FRYD

(2024) Short film by Adelen Holt

 

​​FRYD is a 6-minute 2D animated short directed by Adelen Holt that portrays the difficulties of sharing mental health struggles. The movie has a unique visual style, which was made possible by using new 2D animation software in collaboration with Kalio Animation.

Get in touch

Feel free to reach out with any questions, ideas, or feedback—or if you need technical assistance on a creative project. I'd love to collaborate!

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CONTACT

Phone: +31 644 79 24 87

Email: info@jeroenkoffeman.nl

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